With over 35 years of dedicated involvement in rowing, Joe Sullivan brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to our team. His began rowing at Monsignor Bonner High School in 1978, followed by a standout collegiate career at Temple University, where he placed first at the competitive Dad Vail regatta in Temple’s Men’s Varsity Heavyweight 8+ in 1983. After college, Joe continued to excel on the water, rowing year-round for Vesper Boat Club’s lightweight team. While at Vesper he clinched multiple USRowing National Championships, and gold medals at the prestigious Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

Joe’s coaching career began in 1984 with Harriton High School, where he quickly made his mark. In 1987, three of his four boats medaled at the SRAA Championships, with the Boys Varsity 4+ taking home gold. Since then, Joe has coached at various levels—from high school and junior clubs to college and masters teams—demonstrating his versatility across both sweep and sculling disciplines.

Throughout his coaching career, Joe has guided numerous crews to medal-winning performances in championship races. Notably, he has had 13 crews qualify for the USRowing Youth National Championships and has coached at least 14 rowers who have made the Junior National Team during their high school years. Many of his athletes have gone on to successful collegiate careers, with numerous scholarships awarded as a testament to Joe’s effective coaching and mentorship.

In addition to his competitive coaching, Joe has a passion for introducing rowing to new enthusiasts. He has successfully run Learn-to-Row programs for a diverse range of participants, from children as young as nine to adults in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s. Many of his students have continued their rowing journeys by joining clubs or high school teams, with several achieving their own success in racing.

Joe Sullivan’s extensive experience and commitment to the sport make him an invaluable asset to WBC. His leadership not only fosters competitive excellence but also inspires a lifelong love of rowing in all who train with him.

Art brings a lifetime of rowing experience and an impressive track record to our team. With roots in the rowing community dating back to the 1960s, he has achieved success at every level of the sport. As a high school athlete, he rowed for Groton School in Massachusetts before continuing his journey at Dartmouth College, where he competed in the men’s varsity 8+ for four years. After graduating, Art made his mark at Philadelphia’s Vesper Boat Club, where he competed at the elite level for nearly a decade, capturing multiple National Championships in both sweep and sculling events. To this day, Art can be found rowing his single on the Schuylkill, embodying his lifelong passion for the sport.

Art’s coaching career is as distinguished as his rowing history. He has mentored a wide range of athletes, from high school novices to collegiate varsity competitors and world-class teams. If you’re familiar with Philadelphia’s scholastic rowing scene, you’ve likely witnessed the success of Art’s crews, particularly during his 19 years as Associate Head Coach at Malvern Preparatory School. Under his guidance, more than 20 crews have become National Champions, and over 40 of his rowers have gone on to compete at Division I varsity programs.

Additionally, Art has made significant contributions to the sculling community at Lower Merion High School and has assisted at Bryn Mawr College for five years. His expertise extends to the national level, where he has worked with six National Team crews. Notably, Art played a key role with the 2019 USA Men’s Quad, the 2021 Men’s Olympic Team Quad, and the 2022 Women’s National Team Lightweight Quad.

For over ten years, Art has also coached the Whitemarsh Masters, further showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport. His extensive experience and dedication to developing athletes make him an invaluable asset to our team, inspiring the next generation of rowers to strive for excellence both on and off the water.

**SusanSusan began her rowing journey at the University of Texas in 1989, where she earned a B.S. in Kinesiology. After college, she shifted her focus to sculling, training and competing while also taking on various coaching roles throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Her passion for coaching spans all levels, having worked with high schools, universities, and clubs, including Vesper, the University of Pennsylvania, Episcopal Academy, Lower Merion High School, and Drexel University.

As head coach at Germantown Academy for 14 years, Susan made a significant impact, developing young athletes and fostering a love for the sport. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated her expertise to coaching juniors and masters at Whitemarsh Boat Club in Conshohocken, PA, where her leadership continues to inspire rowers of all ages.

An active member of the Philadelphia rowing community, Susan has volunteered as an organizing committee member for multiple regattas and has guided her teams to win numerous medals over the past 30 years. Her extensive experience and commitment to fostering talent make her an invaluable asset to the rowing community.